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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort
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as in health
a state of being or fitness
the mayor pronounced the city's schools to be in their best estate ever
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as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the passionate belief that a society is judged by how well it treats and cares for those in the lowest estate
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Recent Examples of estate
Things get more complicated, perverse, even a bit kinky from there when Nevile marries his mistress (Mimi Keene) and then opts to summer at his aunt’s estate – with both his current wife and Audrey, his ex!
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The Manatee County estate is surrounded by water on three sides, with waterfront views of Whitney Bayou and Harris Canal, and has the equivalent of 2 1/2 football fields of waterfront.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
The Delicate Dance Of Legacy, Inheritance, And Law At its core, estate planning—the process of determining who receives an inheritance from your estate—is about balancing personal wishes with legal realities.
—Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
With strategic estate planning and specific financial tools, families can ensure their businesses survive.
—Robert F. Mancuso, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The Manatee County estate is surrounded by water on three sides, with waterfront views of Whitney Bayou and Harris Canal, and has the equivalent of 2 1/2 football fields of waterfront.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
The Delicate Dance Of Legacy, Inheritance, And Law At its core, estate planning—the process of determining who receives an inheritance from your estate—is about balancing personal wishes with legal realities.
—Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
With strategic estate planning and specific financial tools, families can ensure their businesses survive.
—Robert F. Mancuso, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
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Victorian mansion turned hotel in East Nashville opened its doors to guests in 2016, each of its eight suites singular in style.—
Eva Fedderly,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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While work was being done on the Beaux-Arts mansion, most of its paintings and sculptures were on view a bit north at the old Whitney, an austere, looming Brutalist pile, with white-walled galleries.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Since January the Trump administration has slashed federal funding for research projects centered on equity, health disparities and marginalized communities.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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Some health organizations say more scientific research should be done on the impacts of long-term or high-concentrated exposures to permethrin, especially for crew members.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Following Bradshaw’s commitment, Texas Tech’s class of 2026 is rated No. 22 in the nation, according to 247Sports.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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And there’s plenty of laughs and chatter happening in the cooking class.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Williams dehydrates the farm’s Moringa leaves, which are packed with antioxidants, to make tea.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
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New adaptive pistachio cultivars are increasingly common, and with time, some farms may make the switch, resulting in more affordable nuts.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
16 Apr. 2025
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When drafting rooms, players are also creating new pathways to further explore the manor.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2025
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What does making a wish at the fountain outside the manor do?—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2025
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As far as the long-term effects, frequent and heavy alcohol consumption can lead to serious health conditions like liver disease, heart problems, increased cancer risk and damage to the nervous system.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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California’s capital city was ranked 13th for Easter traditions and was in eighth place overall for weather conditions, according to WalletHub. Which other California cities made the list?—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The eggs are made from a durable fiberglass blend and feature a flat bottom to remain steady at surface level.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The unemployment rate stands at a historically low level.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Huston was forced to evacuate her ranch in the Sierra Nevada mountain range during the event.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dillon’s journey to running the ranch took an unexpected turn through the restaurant industry.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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